1972 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1972 Citroen DS and 1972 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (52 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 497 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen DS | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | DS | Leone |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |